Make-Ahead Pizza Casserole

Summary
Prep time	15 min + 3+ hrs
Cook time	35-45 min
Source	Parenting magazine, April 2009
Yield / serves	6 servings
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1/2 lb shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 lb prosciutto, chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes, cored and diced
• 6 c cubed French or Italian bread (about 1 medium-size loaf)
• 5 eggs
• 1 1/4 c skim milk
• 1/2 c reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 t dried oregano
• 1 t dried basil
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• grated parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray

In a large bowl, toss together the mozzarella, prosciutto, tomatoes, and bread. Arrange the bread mixture evenly in the baking pan.

Using the same bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk. Add the milk, sour cream, oregano, basil, and garlic powder. Beat well.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread, tilting the baking pan from side to side to soak all the bread cubes evenly. Cover the pan with foil and refrigerate at least three hours, or overnight.

Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes; heat oven to 350°F. Uncover the casserole and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on top. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese before serving, if desired. Serve with a green salad and your favorite vinaigrette.